White Bamboo Matcha Whisk Handmade in the Shin Shape for Preparing Foamy Usucha and Thick Koicha
This white bamboo matcha whisk lets you prepare both fine, foamy usucha and thick, rich koicha with one shin-shaped chasen. Its curved, delicately shaved tines suit both whisking thin tea and kneading thick tea, making it a useful utensil for exploring these two styles of matcha preparation.
Handmade in China, the whisk follows the shin shape used by students of both Urasenke and Omotesenke tea ceremony schools. After use, rinse away the matcha with water and let the whisk stand upright until thoroughly air dried to help preserve the shape of its tines.
Features
- White bamboo chasen handmade in China
- Shin shape featuring elegant curves and delicately shaved tines
- Suitable for whisking foamy usucha and kneading thick koicha
- Shin shape used by students of Urasenke and Omotesenke tea ceremony schools
Specifications
- Product: Matcha whisk
- Material: White bamboo
- Shape: Shin
- Construction: Handmade
- Country of manufacture: China
- Tines: Approximately 64; exact count varies
- Care: Rinse with water, avoid soap and air dry thoroughly upright
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this matcha whisk prepare both usucha and koicha?
Yes. This shin-shaped matcha whisk is suitable for whisking fine, foamy usucha and kneading thick, rich koicha, so you can use it for either preparation style.
How should I clean and dry the white bamboo whisk?
Rinse the whisk under running water or whisk it in a bowl of water after use. Gently remove any matcha caught in the tines with your fingers or a cloth, avoid soap and stand the whisk upright to air dry thoroughly.
Does this shin chasen have exactly 64 tines?
The shin chasen has approximately 64 tines, but the exact count varies. Its tine structure sits between dedicated usucha and koicha whisks.
How can I reshape the whisk's tines?
You can use a kusenaoshi, or matcha whisk shaper, to help reshape this chasen's tines. Thorough upright air drying after cleaning also helps the tines retain their shape.